The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the final vacancy list for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. According to the updated recruitment notice released on March 6, 2026, a total of 15,130 posts will be filled through the SSC CGL 2025 recruitment process.
This figure reflects an increase from the earlier notified strength of 14,582 vacancies, showing that additional requisitions from various central ministries and departments have been included.
📊 Total Vacancies & Types of Posts
🔢 Overall Vacancy Position
- Total Posts: 15,130 across Group B and Group C categories.
These posts are spread across multiple central government ministries, departments, and autonomous bodies, offering a wide range of job profiles for eligible graduates.
📌 Major Posts Included
Some of the key posts under SSC CGL 2025 recruitment include:
- Office Superintendent (largest share of vacancies)
- Central Excise Inspector
- Tax Assistant
- Inspector (various cadres)
- Assistant Section Officer
- Accountant / Auditor
- Other Group B & C level posts
For example, the Office Superintendent role under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) alone accounts for a significant portion of the total vacancies.
📅 Post Preference Submission Process
After release of the final vacancy list, SSC has opened an Option‑cum‑Preference Window for candidates who appeared in the Tier‑II examination.
🗓 Preference Submission Timeline
- Start: March 9, 2026 at 6 PM
- End: March 12, 2026 at 6 PM
Candidates must submit their preferred posts and departments through their SSC candidate login portal on ssc.gov.in. Failing to do so within the deadline will make candidates ineligible for final allocation.
🎯 Selection Process Overview
SSC CGL 2025 is conducted in stages, which include:
Tier‑I (CBT): Preliminary computer‑based test (completed earlier).
Tier‑II (CBT): Main examination (conducted January 18‑20, 2026).
Post Preference Submission: Candidates must choose their preferred posts.
Final Result & Allocation: Based on merit and preference.
🧑💼 Pay Levels & job Prospects
Selected candidates will be appointed to posts with pay levels ranging approximately from Level‑4 to Level‑7 under the 7th Central Pay Commission:
- Level‑7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
- Level‑6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
- Level‑5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
- Level‑4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
These pay scales indicate central government job roles with regular salary increments and allowances.
📌 Important Points to Remember
✔ The final vacancy count includes 58 different post types across ministries and departments.
✔ The Preference Window must be completed before the final result is announced.
✔ Candidates should carefully choose posts based on their eligibility and interest.
🧾 Conclusion
The SSC CGL 2025 final vacancy announcement marks a major milestone in this year’s recruitment cycle, offering over 15,000 government job opportunities in prestigious central government departments. With the preference submission window open from march 9‑12, 2026, candidates who have cleared Tier‑II must act promptly to secure their preferred posts based on merit and eligibility.
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